West Liberty University
- 4/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- West Liberty, WV
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0 reviews
Overview
Total enrollment
2,299- Location West Liberty, West Virginia
- Website westliberty.edu
- Type Public 4 Year
- Setting Rural Fringe
- Size Small
- Status Non-profit
- Housing Yes
- Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
West Liberty University sits atop a hilltop campus in West Liberty, West Virginia, located 11 miles northeast of Wheeling near the Pennsylvania and Ohio borders. Established in 1837 as West Liberty Academy, it is the oldest institution of higher education in West Virginia and evolved from a teacher's college to gain university status in 2009. The 290-acre rural campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with all freshman required to live in one of the six residence halls. The university maintains moderate admission standards and is known for its dental hygiene, music education, and biology programs, while also housing the West Liberty University Zoo Science program, one of only two such programs in the eastern United States. As a member of NCAA Division II, West Liberty competes as the Hilltoppers, with its men's basketball program regularly ranking among the top teams in its conference.
Ratings
West Liberty University is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.
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Overall Rating4 out of 10
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Academics3 out of 10
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Resources4 out of 10
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Outcomes4 out of 10
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Value2 out of 10
Rankings
Rankings for West Liberty University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
Admissions
Admission Standards
- SAT (enrolled mid-50) 890/1123
- ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/24
- GPA 3.53
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due -
- Enrollment Rate 31.5%
- Application Fee $0
Applicant Competition Very Low
Annual Cost to Attend
West Virginia Resident Tuition
$8,893Out of State Resident Tuition
$17,442Breakdown
- Tuition $8,893
- Books and Supplies $1,230
- Other Fees $16
- Room and Board $12,728
- Budget for Other Expenses $3,984
- Total One Year Cost $26,851
- Tuition $17,442
- Books and Supplies $1,230
- Other Fees $16
- Room and Board $12,728
- Budget for Other Expenses $3,984
- Total One Year Cost $35,400
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at West Liberty University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 22% of students major in Business, 20% in Health Professions, and 18% in Education.
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Business 22%
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Health Professions 20%
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Education 18%
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Liberal Arts and Humanities 10%
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237932.
GPA calculator: West Liberty University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026